force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; Drive away potential burglars; drive away bad thoughts; dispel doubts; The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers

[ Syn: chase away , drive out , turn back , drive away , drive off , run off ]

to cause to separate and go in different directions; She waved her hand and scattered the crowds

[ Syn: disperse , dissipate , break up , scatter ]